How To Balance Tires?

Park the vehicle on a level surface and secure it with the parking brake

Loosen the wheel lug nuts slightly before lifting the vehicle

Lift the vehicle with a jack and support it with jack stands

Remove the wheel from the vehicle

Inspect the tire and wheel for damage, uneven wear, or debris

Clean the wheel and remove any old balance weights

Mount the wheel on a tire balancing machine

Spin the wheel to identify the heavy spots

Add the correct balance weights to the rim at the marked locations

Re-spin the wheel to confirm the balance is within specification

Adjust weights as needed until the wheel is balanced

Reinstall the wheel on the vehicle

Tighten the lug nuts by hand

Lower the vehicle and torque the lug nuts to the manufacturer’s specification

Repeat for each tire as needed

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